This week, the theater's are going strong with shows that have opened previously, but there are bunch of one-night-only events that you shouldn't miss, including the Quartet New Generation (above) performing a world premiere. Photo by Astrid Neumann.
#5: Early Music Now at St. Joseph’s Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd.
Why? Because the double header is not dead! EMN Closes out its season with a pair of international groups, the vocalists of the Calmus Ensemble Leipzig and the recorder group Quartet New Generation. QNG just won accolades for its New York concert of new music for recorders, but this concert will focus on the 15th and 16th centuries, with music composed for Holy Roman Emperors of those days. But it also features a world premiere of Paul Moravec’s Sacred Love Songs, commissioned by the two groups.
#4: Prometheus Trio at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Why? Because the Prometheus is known for its interesting programming, combining repertory stalwarts with new discoveries, and this concert is no exception. In addition to Robert Schumann’s great trio in d minor, pianist Stefanie Jacob, violinist Timothy Klabunde and cellist Scott Tisdel will play a trio arrangement of a Mozart piano duet. And a trio by 20th-century Armenian composer Arno Babajanian, who was strongly influenced by Prokofiev and Bartok.
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